Monday, June 1, 2009

Look. I’m the first to jump on a DIY project, but there are times when it’s just better to have someone else do it. We paid more than we wanted to, but it was sooo worth it! You ready for a tour? Come on in!

Before we go any further, let me remind you of what this space looked like before.

What was I so afraid of when we built this place? GoodNESS! All that dead space (you know how I feel about dead space) is now filled with hooks, cubbies, drawers, and cabinets. Makes my heart skip a beat!

I’ve still got some finishing touches to add that I’ll post about when ready. However, I’ll be back later this week to talk about this little lady. She’s my new best friend.

Love it!! I want a mudroom so bad! I am making my husband help me build something like that in our garage so we have something to contain the shoes, coats, backpacks...you know! I am sure you are so happy!! Can't wait to see what more you add. I left a comment on your giveaway I think I might have been 300 and something lol. Anyways I wanted to make sure you knew about my first great giveaway! Simple to enter. Would love to have you visit. It ends on the 3rd. Have a great week!!

NOw this is a mud room to be proud of girl! i know it sucks to pay for someone to do the extra projects but you could not have achieved this look with shelves you just buy and place there. It looks very solid and classic. oh and i'm drooling over the lamp and table accessories!

I cannot get over the transformation! I remember the post where you showed all sorts of inspiration pix for your mudroom. Yours is a winner!!! And entering the mudroom by way of that gorgeous black door is just the cherry on top!I still don't see your name on the list for the Mr.Pumpkin-on-a-box. Don't forget to sign up! : )

It is fantastic! I remember that post you did a long time ago about different "inspiration" mudrooms that you had found and loved. Now yours is just as great! Way to go Chris, they really do look perfect!

Hey girl, just thought I'd let you know I linked your indiana jones birthday party post to my post today on birthday party ideas. i want to see you mudroom all filled in-show us what it will really look like when your family muds it up! :) -kristen

I LOVE your mudroom. Love the numbers on the door. Love the lamp LOVE table....BUT after seeing Amber's comment there is no longer awe or beauty or inspiration in my head..NOPE. Now there is just THAT song. I CANT GET IT OUT!!!

I just found your blog and it's adorable! I'm SO jealous of your mud room. We have a 2000 foot home in Silicon Valley with the smallest laundry room ever! I can't even turn around in it! But, if I did have a mud room, I would style it just like you did yours! Great cabinetry!

I love your mudroom! Could you tell me what type of wood (and paint) you used to build this? I'm curious if your carpenter built the drawers and cabinets or if they were bought. I'm also from Michigan and enjoy reading your blog.